Nijssen Tuin & Bulbs Heemstede | Official site of Peter C. Nijssen
Allium oreophilum 'Samur'
€5.00
Dutch Tax included
Description
Allium oreophilum was discovered as early as 1831. A valuable species, suitable for the rock garden but also for naturalising. Oreophilus means: loving mountains. It is widely distributed in the Caucasus, Iran, Pakistan, parts of Turkey and Afghanistan. The selection offered comes from Samur, Azerbaijan. The semi-spherical inflorescence is formed by about 20 dainty crimson star-shaped flowers. Each petal has a contrasting green central vein on the outside. The flower stem is usually no higher than 15 cm the leaves form a rosette.
Data sheet
- Preferred Placement
- Sun or dappels shade
- Color
- purple pink
- Bulb size
- 5/+
- Bulb Spacing
- 5
- Planting Depth
- 6-8
- Height in cm.
- 10 - 15
- Flowering time in the months
- 5-6
. Available to order from July 2025